Oregon 811 vs Geode Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Oregon 811
Manage utility locate requests for excavation projects in Oregon. Access important resources, search past tickets, and view worksite maps. Stay updated with the latest news and events from the Oregon Utility Notification Center.
- Manage locate requests
- Access Resource Center
- Search previously submitted tickets
- View worksite maps
- View positive response history
- Get news and events
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Excavators, homeowners, and facility operators can use the Oregon Utility Notification Center (OUNC) app to easily and quickly manage locate requests. Anyone planning to excavate in Oregon can use the app to initiate, manage and monitor a locate request prior to excavation. Facility operators can use the ticket management feature to provide a positive response to excavators. Use the app to: Access a Resource Center with links to the OUNC handbook, ITIC Manual, color codes, and instructional videos. View and share these items with the click of a button. Find and view previously submitted tickets with Ticket Search. View the positive response history and an on-line worksite map through Ticket Search. Log in to ISITE for access to all of OUNC’s online tools such as IMAP, Locator Ticket Management, and ITIC. Get the latest News and Events announcements from OUNC. Why wait? Download now and keep all things OUNC in the palm of your hand!
Geode Connect
Configure and communicate with a GNSS receiver to collect precise location data. Adjust settings, monitor real-time position, and access detailed receiver output for various accuracy needs.
- Configure Geode GNSS receiver settings
- Monitor real-time position and accuracy
- Select SBAS, L-Band, or NTRIP corrections
- View satellite skyplot
- Access raw data and direct commands
- Control receiver settings for work environments
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GEODE CONNECT is a configuration and communication utility for the GEODE GNSS RECEIVER. It provides the ability to establish communications to the Geode Real-Time Sub-meter GPS/GNSS Receiver, change receiver settings, and displays position, altitude, estimated horizontal error, differential status fix info, speed, heading, satellites in fix and PDOP. Using the Configure Receiver settings menu, select SBAS, Atlas® L-Band, or NTRIP-delivered RTK Float corrections for selectable accuracy to fit your job. The Skyplot screen shows satellites in use for the various supported constellations and their distribution in the sky. A terminal screen is included to allow users a “deep dive” into the actual data output from the receiver, and direct command access. The Receiver Configuration menu provides the ability to control a wide range of receiver settings to suit your work environment. REAL-TIME SCALABLE ACCURACY GNSS RECEIVER Looking for a simple yet precise GNSS solution at an affordable price? With the Geode, you can easily collect real-time, sub-meter, sub-foot or decimeter accurate GNSS data without the huge price tag or complexity of other precision receivers. Designed with versatility in mind, the Geode works with a wide range of devices to fit your needs exactly, and is especially useful for bring-your-own-device workplaces. Take the Geode with you mounted on a pole, in a pack, or held in your hand to collect real-time precise GNSS data in harsh environments, using almost any handheld device. For information on the Geode GPS Receiver, visit our product page at www.junipersys.com. Disclaimer: Using the Geode Connect software and a Bluetooth connection to the Geode receiver continuously will increase consumption of battery power on your mobile device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Oregon 811 at 100% against Geode Connect's 0%. Oregon 811 also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.8). Geode Connect's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Oregon 811 holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Oregon 811's written reviews are positive against 0% of Geode Connect's.
Oregon 811 ships an update every 3 months, Geode Connect every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Oregon 811 | Geode Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (5 ratings) — better | 3.8 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | One Call Concepts, Inc. | Juniper Systems, Inc. |
Customer experience
Oregon 811
Geode Connect
In-app purchases
Oregon 811
No in-app purchases
Geode Connect
No in-app purchases
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